Manatee Community College South
(941) 408-1400
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www.mccfl.edu

MCC South Campus is a fully accredited institution dedicated to fulfilling the area’s educational needs. It offers courses in more than 90 fields of study, with an emphasis on high-tech and computer skills.

The South Campus has intensified its outreach into the community. The new administration has aggressively worked with both community and business leaders to develop academic programs off-site to meet the many needs of business organizations.

The South County Adult & Community Education Center
(941) 486-2161

The South County Adult and Community Education Center offers adult academic classes for a high school diploma or GED, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), and adult enrichment classes.

Sarasota County Technical Institute
(941)  486-2164

SCTI offers technical training to high school and adult students utilizing state-of-the-art methods and equipment. SCTI continually updates its curriculum to keep up with the growing community.

University of South Florida
(941)  359-4340

 USF Sarasota/Manatee has begun implementing a five-year plan to substantially increase the number of degree programs, faculty, and student enrollment.

Moreover, campus expansion plans are being put in place with an eye toward developing USF-owned property just north of the bayside campus location for a "smart classroom" facility to accommodate near future needs.

Eckerd College
(941) 957-3397

Eckerd College has a Program for Experienced Learners that creates a friendly learning environment where you are encouraged to develop to your fullest potential. A special feature is credit for college-level experiential learning.

Keiser College
(941) 954-0954

Keiser College is an accredited two-year college founded in 1977. The school
offers Associate Degree majors in
Business, Computers/Technical, Allied Health, and Culinary Arts.

Ringling School of Art & Design
(941) 351-5100

Ringling School of Art and Design is a fully accredited four-year college of visual arts and design. Approximately 880 students from throughout the world pursue the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree (B.F.A.) in six majors: Computer Animation, Fine Arts, Graphic & Interactive Communication, Illustration, Interior Design, Photography, and Digital Imaging.

Lifelong Learning
website

Lifelong Learning opportunities are available for residents and visitors throughout Sarasota County. This website provides convenient access to view the schedules and venues in the area.